Ledaig 1997 – Blackadder Raw Cask 58.2% Statement Edition (2021)

Ledaig 1997 – Blackadder Raw Cask (Statement Edition)

Islands Single Malt Scotch Whiskey – Single Cask

This Ledaig 1997 is no apology. Distilled on the Isle of Mull (Tobermory Distillery) and matured for 24 years before being bottled by Blackadder in 2021 , this Single Cask perfectly captures what Ledaig stands for: smoke, sea, and character .

This isn't polished saloon whisky. This is Island rock 'n' roll . Think wet seaside rocks, campfire smoke, salty air, and an underlying fruitiness that holds it all together. All at cask strength (58.2%) , unfiltered, and with no added color—just as it should be.

With a score of around 89/100 and an extremely limited edition of just 106 bottles , this is a bottling that will be appreciated by both drinkers and collectors. Ledaig from the 1990s is known for its rough edges, and that's precisely what makes this bottle so appealing today.

Taste profile (indicative):
Smoke, ash, and campfire notes are followed by saltiness, citrus, green apple, and a slightly oily texture. The finish is long, maritime, and pronounced—a lingering quality.

Details:

• Distillery: Tobermory (Ledaig)

• Bottler: Blackadder

• Series: Raw Cask – Statement

• Vintage: 1997

• Bottling: 2021

• Age: 24 years

• Barrel: Hogshead

• Alcohol: 58.2%

• Edition: 106 bottles

• Natural color – not cold filtered

Why this bottle is right:
Ledaig has never been a good guy. This bottling proves why the distillery now enjoys cult status among lovers of smoky whiskies with personality. Raw, honest, and balanced just right to be great.